DJ Neil Fox arrested over alleged historical sex offences

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Radio DJ Neil Fox has been arrested over alleged historical sex offences against two women. The 53-year-old Magic FM presenter, formerly known as Dr Fox, was being questioned at a police station in central London.

A spokesman for Bauer Media said: “Bauer Media can confirm that Neil Fox, presenter of the Magic Radio breakfast show, was today arrested by Westminster police. He is currently being questioned about various allegations.

“In the circumstances Neil will be off air from tomorrow to enable him to devote his full attention to dealing with these matters. All other aspects of his contract will remain unchanged while matters are resolved. We can make no further comment at this stage.”

The arrest of the former Pop Idol judge, who is married with children, is not part of high-profile sex crime investigation Operation Yewtree set up after the Jimmy Savile scandal.

A Scotland Yard spokesman: “Officers from Westminster have this morning arrested a 53-year-old man following allegations of historic sexual assault against two women.

“The man remains in custody at a central London police station.”

The arrest is not part of Operation Yewtree”.

He added: “On 30 September, officers searched an address in SW6 and in the Liittlehampton area of West Sussex. The man was arrested at a business address in W1.”

The DJ rose to fame in 1990s on Capital FM, hosting the top 40 chart on Sunday afternoon, and went on to present a Channel 5 TV show based around the Pepsi top 40 chart.

Since 2005, Fox has been the breakfast presenter on Magic FM.